This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Decker, Bernard Martin

Born April 2, 1904, in Highland Park, ILDied November 3, 1993, in Chicago, IL

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of IllinoisReceived a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on December 12, 1962, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1963. Confirmed by the Senate on March 28, 1963, and received commission on April 2, 1963. Assumed senior status on April 2, 1980. Service terminated on November 3, 1993, due to death.